chapter 16 quiz Flashcards
Ideally the hamstring muscles should be what percentage to the strength of the quadriceps muscles?
a. 40-55
b. 50-60
c. 60-75
d. 70-85
c. 60-75
What is referred to as the “unhappy triad”?
a. tear of the ACL, LCL, and lateral meniscus
b. tear of the PCL, MCL, and medial meniscus
c. tear of the LCL, PCL, and lateral meniscus
d. tear of the ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus
d. tear of the ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus
The anterior cruciate ligament prevents which of the following?
a. varus stress
b. valgus stress
c. Posterior movement of the femur on the tibia in weight-bearing
d. Anterior movement of the femur on the tibia in weight bearing
c. Posterior movement of the femur on the tibia in weight-bearing
Most injuries to the medial collateral ligament result from blows to what aspect of the knee?
a. medial
b. lateral
c. anterior
d. posterior
b. lateral
A patella usually dislocates in what direction?
a. lateral
b. medial
c. anterior
d. posterior
a. lateral
Which type of brace can be used for patellar tendinitis?
a. functional brace
b. prophylactic brace
c. neoprene sleeve
d. tendonesis strap
d. tendonesis strap
Which of the following is a condition common to runners and cyclists characterized by pain and irritation over the lateral femoral condyle?
a. Pes anserine tendinitis
b. Jumper’s knee
c. Iliotibial band syndrome
d. biceps femoris tendonitis
c. Iliotibial band syndrome
The Lachman’s Test is used to evaluate stability of which of the following?
a. Medial collateral ligament
b. anterior cruciate ligament
c. meniscus
d. patellar femoral joint
b. anterior cruciate ligament
Which of the following ligaments protect the knee from valgus stress and external tibial rotational forces?
a. anterior cruciate
b. posterior cruciate
c. medial collateral
d. lateral collatetal
c. medial collateral
